Crime Wave

“Before your shocked eyes -- the city blasted SIN-SIDE OUT!”

7.1

1953

1h 13m

CrimeThriller

Reformed parolee Steve Lacey is caught in the middle when a wounded former cellmate seeks him out for shelter. The other two former cellmates then attempt to force him into doing a bank job.

Key Crew

Director

André de Toth

Producers

Bryan Foy

Writers

Crane Wilbur

Cinematography

Bert Glennon

Music

David Buttolph

Cast (46)

Sterling Hayden

Det. Lt. Sims

Gene Nelson

Steve Lacey

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